Canlaon City

Negros Oriental · Component City · Vegetable bowl of Negros

About

Cool farming city and a main trailhead to Mt. Kanlaon.

History

Upland city at Kanlaon's eastern slopes, chartered in 1961.

Festival

Pasayaw Festival — March · March 19
Honors St. Joseph with harvest thanksgiving dances.

Must-see

• Mt. Kanlaon Natural Park
• Giant balete tree

Food to try

• Highland vegetables

Places in Canlaon City

• Giant Balete Tree of Canlaon — The oldest and biggest tree in Negros Oriental — centuries old, with a cathedral of roots.
• Mt. Kanlaon Natural Park — Highest peak in the Visayas (2,465 m) — an active volcano.